Analogue geeks stand by – here’s an unusual treat for your downloads folder.

Designed in 1969, the EMS VCS 4 synth is extremely rare – according to KitMonsters, there were just two prototypes and it never went into full-scale production.

One of those two is owned by Coldcut sample specialist and Ninja Tune boss Matt Black, who’s decided to give away a stack of sounds he created on the machine for the benefit of the billions who’ll never own one. Thanks Matt! Download the zip bundle by clicking here.

Check out Coldcut’s eccentric mix session with The Orb and DJ Food and read the story of Ninja Tune, as told by Coldcut’s Jon More and label MD Peter Quicke.

Gearheads will know that Roland are reviving the classic TR-808 and TR-909 machines this year – find out everything you need to know about the 808s in our in-depth feature.